International Journal of Fracture is a comprehensive platform for original contributions that (i) enhance the understanding of micro and macro fracture mechanisms in all materials; (ii) focus on experimental, theoretical and computational investigations of the mechanics of fracture, damage and failure; (iii) advance structural integrity assessment. Provides insight into engineering implications of fracture mechanisms. Publishes papers from engineers and scientists working in various aspects of fracture. Encourages innovative and in-depth engineering applications of fracture theory. Includes concise Letters in Fracture and Micromechanics. Offers free full colour printing with no page limits.
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
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Computational MechanicsQ1
Mechanics of MaterialsQ2
Modeling and SimulationQ2
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Materials Science, MultidisciplinaryMechanics
Scopus Categories
Mechanics of MaterialsModeling and SimulationComputational Mechanics
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Fatigue and fracture mechanicsNumerical methods in engineeringMechanical Behavior of CompositesHigh-Velocity Impact and Material BehaviorUltrasonics and Acoustic Wave PropagationMaterial Properties and Failure MechanismsMetal Forming Simulation TechniquesRock Mechanics and ModelingComposite Material MechanicsHuman auditory perception and evaluation